Which concepts will the nurse use when conducting client teaching to a family regarding Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) in the United States (U.S.)? Select all that apply
1. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
2. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
3. Adequate Intake (AI)
4. Upper Intake (UI)
5. Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI)
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. The nurse includes information on EAR when discussing DRI with a U.S. family.
2. The nurse includes RDA when discussing EAR with a U.S. family.
3. The nurse includes AI when discussing EAR with a U.S. family.
4. The nurse includes UI when discussing EAR with a U.S. family.
5. The nurse would not include RNI when discussing EAR with a U.S. family. This is a concept used in other countries, not in the U.S.
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